Henry and Peru Baseball Clash Draws Big Crowd
Henry wall team traveled by boat to Peru with many faithful fans for a Sunday game. Umpire Whitfield of Peru rendered no decisions as Henry overcame the local nine. Walsh of St Bede’s College starred for Henry, winning two recent games and drawing attention for a promising career in baseball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bis Henry Tham
Peru
Whitfield
Henry Wall
St. Bede's Colege
Henry
Waite Chillicothe
Eague
Getting Boats in Shape
Capt Wallace of this city, owner of a large canal and river boat fleet, repairs his craft after a trial Chicago to Muscatine trip with salt for Morton Salt Co. He leased boats to Morton Salt, aims to revive canal transport by water, urging Illinois to improve waterways to cut freight costs and aid state manufacturers.
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Capt Wallace
Caneal
Chicago
Muscatine
Morton Sait
Wallace
Mossville
Peoria
Morton Salt Co
Minois
Tinois
Hilneis
Illinois Board Overrules Demurrer in Utica Canal Bridge Damages
The State Board of Claims upheld a demurrer against the state in Utica canal bridge disaster litigation, setting stage for determining damages for those injured or killed when the Utica bridge collapsed on July 4, 1910 during a crowd event. The case centers on liability and the amount of compensation for victims.
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Utica
State Board of Claims
State Board
Attorn ® Ral Stead
Tanal Bridge
Sunday School Growth and Worship at M. & Church
The issue highlights a push to double Sunday school attendance at M. & Church with a Sunday school orchestra, violinist Miss Worth Hillabrand, and daily encouragement for instrument participation. It notes 11 a.m. preaching on The Power to Transform, Epworth League at 7 p.m. Good citizenship theme, and praise for district IL convention attendees. Revered Rev. Leech to preach later, stressing faithful attendance and moral church life.
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Woith Hillabrand
Epworth League
Tople
Frank Johnson
I. L
Peoria
Leech
I_C.C. F
Rebekah Lodge
Re -L-Vivian
Who Nominated Taft in the Chicago Convention
The article reflects on Taft, the return of Republican leaders to Washington, and claims about minutes at the Chicago convention when his renomination was uncertain. It notes Taft distancing from Roosevelt, but acknowledges Roosevelt’s influence and the desire to avoid a third candidate, amid calls to unite behind Taft.
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Washington
Chicago
Taft
Ito
Roosevelt
Hig
Afr
Carnival Week Brings Full Fun at Pavilion Park
A Young Bros United Shows carnival lights up Pavilion Park with four attractions after noon and evening. The lineup includes The Rangers 6 in one Old Plantations Troubadors Airdome Snake Old Carry-us-all and more plus booths such as a fortune teller novelty store and shooting galleries Teddy Reed performs live painting before crowds nightly and feature shows include southern melodies and laughing acts as crowds flood in for a week of clean moral entertainment.
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Young Bros. United
Evealiz
Pavilion Park
The
Rangers
Airdome
Teddy Reed
Teddy R
Obituary: Mrs Julia Ann Brown Passes in Henry City
Mrs Julia Ann Brown died at her son H H Brown's home on School street June 30 1912 at 630 am aged 87 years 10 months 25 days. Native of Lebanon Ky born August 4 1824 she married Grover Sims of Lebanon then George Brown. Survived by sons and daughters and many grandchildren great grandchildren. Funeral at St Josephs church with high mass and interment in St Josephs cemetery conducted by Rev Fr Brennan. A B Smith undertaker.
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Julia Ann Brown
H H. Brown
School Street
Lebanon
Grover Sims
Katie
Alice
Harriet
Thomas
George Brown
Henry
Anna
George
Thomas H Sims
John
Lucian Fosdick
Hattie
Henry Brown
Katie Sims
Calvery
Larette
Whitefield
Hattie Brown
This City
Emmett
Ida
Everett
Ray Saapp
Bpera
Felix Buckman
St Joseph's Church
Israel
Brennan
George—Warren
W. L Flynn
Will Monahan
Frank Baer
Frank Yanochowski
Fred Harney
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
A. B. Smith
Proclamation on Public Speaking in Central Park
Proclamations hereby given that public speaking and other services held in Central Park shall not be disturbed by crackers or explosives. Police will be stationed to enforce this proclamation to maintain order and protect speakers and listeners. Also notes carnations, palms and camellias will be for sale by A B Smith Undertaker, date June 27 1925.
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Central Park
George
Inn
Samuel Maxwell obituary prompts reflections on faith and family
The notice details the life of Samuel Maxwell born 1853 in Illinois, his long moves with wife Elizabeth Ray to Henry and Peoria, and later Nebraska. It notes his church service, teaching roles, daily Bible reading, and patient death in 1912 at age 81. It mentions surviving children Minnie Merritt, Frank Maxwell, and Newton Maxwell, plus siblings and grandchildren.
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Henry
Samuel Maxwell
Virinf County
Ill
Elizabeth M. Ray
Minnie D Merritt
Davenport
Frank E. Maxwell
Parsons, Kas
Newton J Maxwell
Creston
Neb
Maxwell
North Green Street
Wesley
Presbyterian Church
Mansfield Presbyterian Church
Whitefield
Nebraska
Aso
Bruce Darby
Q. Winslow
Frank Maxwell
Minnie D. Merritt
Frank
Nels
R .L. Vivian
Will E Donovan Weds Bessie Culberson in Lacon
Will E Donovan of Chicago married Bessie M Culberson of Lacon at the M E parsonage in Luton by Rev Calhoun. The couple will reside in Chicago where Will works as an electrician at a power substation. They will celebrate with friends and relatives after the ceremony.
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Will E. Donovan
Chicago
Donovan
Henry
Bessie M. Culberson
Lacon
Calhoun
M. E
Luton
Will
Jedison North
Sida
Hare
City Council Proceedings July 1 1912 Amending Ordinances
City council meets in City Hall with Mayor Pace and Aldermen Helgoth Dille Flynn Doelzer Smith Hutchins present. Treasurer Adam Brown reports funds on hand and itemized payments for licenses, services, and street work. bills approved. Ordinance 317 sets dram shop licensing rules with distance from post office and revenue provisions. motion to adopt fails in vote. Petition extensions and license transfers discussed. adjournment set for July 8, 1912.
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Pace
Alds
Helgoth
Dille
Flynch
Doelzer
Smith
Hutchins
Adam Brown
Alnca
Guy Clerk
R. Bailey
J. Helninger
C. W. Woodward
Damboff
We Woodward
John Johns
James Downey
Ald. Hutchins
Ald
Dilla
Flynn
J. Hawkins
R. Chase
I _Garland
Taylor Smith
H. Schmitt
J. Williams
Tred .Organ
Same
G. Huffsetter
Roy Dally
John Dally
C Weland
J Steele
Wm. Fountain
E Elsen
Marshal
Frank Bush
Halbleth
W. Donovan
Popel
G. Popel
J. R. Puskell
Rig
Board of Health
Jesse Hawkins
M Stevens
I. Brown
Dawson
ST. FE
Mercian
C. McKeel
Ald. Flynn
Henry Times
Tha Dit Council
Committee On Fire and Water
Hutching
A&a
Henry Brown
Hurt
James
Wood
Peter Va
John Kapraun
Hu Telijns
Alda
Chautauqua 1012 Adds Plans for Third Event
The note urges rapid action as two issues remain before the third Chautauqua begins. It calls for distributing programs to friends and ensuring attendees are prepared, stressing that activities should proceed quickly to match or surpass prior events.
Wenona Marriage Unites Lucy Harrington and William Aitken
Miss Lucy Harrington of Wenona wed William Aitken of Peoria in Wenona Catholic church Wednesday morning. The ceremony was witnessed by many friends and relatives, with a wedding breakfast and reception at the bride’s parents home near Wenona.
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Lucy Harrington
Wenona
Wm. Aitken
Peoria
Barrington
Wénona
Pater Harrington
Faery Joseph
Wiesretrh Kasi
Gsiatus
Tien
S. Tattie Suni
Morton
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